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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.44, 226.44 and 144

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.44, 226.44 and 144 is: 215.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.44 : 226.44 = 144 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.44/226.44 = 144/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.44x = 226.44 × 144
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.44x = 32,607.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,607.36/151.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.32

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